Antony and Cleopatra

Author: Adrian Goldsworthy

I have to be honest. I bought this book because I was expecting to read factual insights on the scandalous love affair between the Roman general Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. That didn't happen.

The book turned out to be a fascinating historical account of the Roman empire, it's triumphs and weaknesses based on ancient sources and archeological evidences. A story beautifully written by Goldsworthy debunking myths about Antony's indisputable military skills and Cleopatra's lineage and temptress image.

If you set your expectations right in the beginning, you are in for a lengthy fill of history, astounding facts and a completely different perspective of the Roman empire, Antony, and Cleopatra interwoven with the Egyptian and Greek cultures.

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